2007 BMW 320 vs. 1993 Porsche 928
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 928 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 1993 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 320 | 928 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4662 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |